Building construction



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Inventor Frank A. Redford 9 Bj' and W Patented July 1, 1952 UzNl TED S TATES PAT EN T OFFICE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Frank A. Redford, Long-Beach, Calif.

Application November 26, 1947,, Serial No. 788,269

4 Claims. I This invention apparatus to novel and useful improvements in building constructions.

Anobje'ctof this inventionis to supplya strong,

durable, attractive, sanitary, stationary wigwamtype construction including the feature of providing an improved window construction for use particularly with Wigwam-type buildings, wherein an outer window is placed in juxtaposition to an inner window, the outer window having flashing thereon and a bafile positioned beneath both the outer and inner window, inclined toward the outer window for directing liquid to the lower portion of the said outer window, and more specifically, a port therein for drainage.

Another feature of the invention includes an improved type of filler for use in the upper portion of the outer sloping form wherein a cementitious product is supplied having vent pipes rigidly secured therein for directing gases from various appurtenances such as the water closet, a

heater and the like.

Another feature of this invention is to provide a stationary structure anchored to a slab, the ceiling extending from suitable points on the outer frame serving the purpose of a sup-port for the said outer frame.

Ancillary objects and features of novelty will become apparent to those skilled in the art, in following the description of the preferred embodiment illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a front View of the preferred form of the invention;

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken transversely of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line 3-3 of Figure 2 and in the direction of the arrows;

Figure 4 is a section of the framing forming a portion of the outer frame;

Figure 5 is a view of a section of the door framing utilized in the outer frame;

Figure 6 is an elevational fragmentary view illustrating the door framing in the inner frame;

Figure '7 is a plan view of the filler or closure and showing a portion of the framing connected therewith;

Figure 8 is a sectional view of the filler or closure at the top of the outer frame;

Figure 9 is a detailed View of the door in the outer frame with portions of the cover removed to illustrate details of construction;

Figure 10 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line 10-40 of Figure 9 and in the direc tion of the arrows;

Figure 11 is a "window detail illustrating the preferred construction;

Figure 12 is a side v i'ewo'f the outer frame and inner frame adjacent the windows;

Figure 13 is a front View or the detail of construction illustrated in Figure 12;

Figure 14 a fragmentary detail of construction illustrating the slab construction with the outer frame secured "thereto;

Figure 15 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line Iii-l5 of Figure 14 and in the direction of the arrows;

Figure 16 is a perspective view of the filler or closure utilized at the apex of the outer frame, and;

Figure 17 is a fragmentary sectional View illustrating the base detail preferred for use in association with the inner frame adjacent the slab or floor.

A building construction in accordance with this invention includes a slab III or polygonal configuration with a footing l2 therebeneath and of course, sunk 'in the ground. A walk I may be supplied as a, continuation of the slab.

A main frame generally indicated at I6 is of polygonal cross secti'on and pyramidal contour. By this pyramidal contour, the walls are of necessity sloping as is seen in Figure 1.

The makeup of the said outer frame [6 is preferably in accordance with the detail illustrated in Figure 4. A plurality of studs l8 are provided with various truss members 20 associated therewith for strengthening purposes. Any number of these sections 18 are juxtaposed with the corners properly mitered to form the said outer frame It.

The lower portions of each of the said sections 18 are placed upon a base strip 22 and suitable anchor bolts 24 extend therethrou'gh, which of course, terminate in the slab Ill. A baffle or mudboard 26 may be supplied for weatherproofing purposes. This mudboard or bafile 26 is preferably metallic and simply anchored by means of conventional nails.

When the outer frame I6 is properly positioned, a cover of any suitable material such as plaster or the like may be supplied thereover. Of course, any cover may be used in this connection without departing from the spirit of the invention Referring now to Figure 5, it will be seen that a modified form of the section [8 is illustrated and is generally indicated at 28. This section 28 is to be positioned at a selected point in the said outer frame 16 adjacent the walk l4. Certain of the truss members are removed in order to provide an adequate doorway. A sill 30 is supplied at the lower portion of the said section 28. A plurality of graduated size templates 32 having one arcuate surface is secured to the outer frame l6 adjacent the said frame section 28. Suitable metal screen 34 is supplied over these templates and then, the waterproof cover means is positioned thereon. This forms a rolled effect adjacent the doorway of the outer frame, simulating the turn-backdoor or entrance to a conventional Wigwam.

Noting Figure 8 primarily, it will be seen that the top end of the outer frame is connected with a closure or filler generally indicated at 36. This filler consists of an inner sleeve 38 having a cementitious product therein such as the concrete 40, and a skirt 42 attached to the said sleeve. This skirt 42 may be conventionally connected such as by soldering, welding or the like. It is noted that the said skirt is flared and partially overlaps the sleeve 38 and overlaps the Wigwam framing to serve as flashing. Between the said skirt and the sleeve, the ends of the said frames 58 are positioned and secured by means of suitable conventional bolts 44 or the like.

Extending through the cementitious product Ali) is a plurality of conduits or vents 46 which are utilized for the purpose of exhausting undesired gases which accumulate Within the wigwam.

An interior or inner frame, generally indicated at 50, is supplied within the said outer frame and may be seen best in Figures 2 and 3. This inner frame is provided of a plurality of sections 52 which are vertical. These sections 52 and in fact the inner frame 50 is seated on the said slab l and anchored by means of suitable anchor bolts 54. Of course, where it is desired, a baseboard 56 may be supplied which is connected with not only the slab l0 but also a plywood or the like cover 58 for interior decorative and partitioning purposes.

Noting Figure 2, it will be seen that the area between the inner wall and the outer Wall or inner frame and outer frame is a furring space or area for insulating purposes and for receiving various and sundry appurtenances contiguous to domiciles. A partition 60 and a second cooperating partition 62 is supplied for defining several rooms Within the inner frame construction. The said partition 62 forms one wall of a shower room 64 which may have tiles 66 therein. The said partition 6|] defines a room containing a water closet, wash basin and the like. Of course, a dividing partition 68 may be supplied in association with these two rooms and a sliding door it is associated with the cooperating partitions 52 and 69. This sliding door is of material im' portance in the present invention since in constructions of this nature space is at a premium and a sliding door utilizes substantially no additional space.

A ceiling is supplied over the main room 12 and consists of a plurality of rafters 14 having a portion of the said cover 58 fixed to the lower surfaces thereof and a platform 16 fixed to the upper surfaces thereof. A heater 13 may be positioned on the said platform 16 if so desired. Of course, with the heater in this position, the vent pipes 46 are used to conduct the gases emitted therefrom.

A second portion of the ceiling indicated at 19 is supplied over the rooms defined by the said partitions 62, 60 and 68. It will be noted, however, that both of the said ceiling means are secured to the outer wall or outer frame member l6 thereby rendering additional support for the sectional elements l8 cooperating to make up the outer frame.

A doorway is provided directly behind the sectional element 28 and the preferable door frame may be seen in Figure 6 wherein a pair of uprights and 82 respectively are joined by a cross member 84 thereby forming the doorway in the inner frame member 50. A conventional door or closure 86 is supplied in the door jamb construction illustrated in Figure 6, and of course, utilizes conventional hinges.

Referring now to Figures 11 through 13, reference is made primarily to the window construction and the drainage means associated therewith. In the inner frame 50 there is supplied a substantially conventional vertically disposed window jamb indicated at 90 with a window therein. Of course, glass is utilized in association with the window. Juxtaposed relative to the window 92 provided in the inner frame 5!), there is supplied an outer window 94 which is secured to the outer frame [6 and slopes therewith. This outer window is composed of a frame and has flashing or a small gutter 96 at the top portion thereof to direct rain Water which flows down the walls away from the window. Support members 98 extend from beneath the inner window 92 to the lowermost portion of the outer window 94, being downwardly inclined. A baffle W0 is seated thereon whereby rain Water entering the open outer window is directed to the lowest part of the outer window, where it drains from between the windows. In the furred area adjacent the doors there is supplied a closet I02 with a conventional closure or door I94 associated therewith. On the opposite side of the doors there is a second identical closet I06 which has a unit I08 positioned therein for conditioning air. A suitable vent (see Figure 1) H0 is supplied in the outer frame and through the cover for the outer frame, whereby fresh air may be selectively received and spent air exhausted. This of course, renders the Wigwam airconditioned.

There has been described and illustrated but a preferred form of the present invention. However, it is apparent that variations may be made such as subjecting the structure to different uses and rearranging certain elements without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, limitation is sought only in accordance with the scope of the following claims.

Having described the invention, claimed as new is:

1. In a building construction of the Wigwam type, a slab, an outer frame tapering from its bottom to its top seated on said slab, a filler positioned at the top of the outer frame, means for anchoring the filler to the top of the outer frame including flashing and means containing said filler fixed to said flashing, vent conduits extending through said filler, and a covering on said outer frame.

2. In a building construction of the Wigwam type, an outer frame tapering from its bottom to its top and having an opening in the top, a covering disposed on said outer frame and terminating at said open top, a sleeve disposed in said open top and having a plurality of vent pipes therein forming an ornamentation for the top of the frame, and a tapered skirt secured to the upper end of said sleeve and overwhat is lapping a part of said outer frame adjacent to said opening to serve as flashing.

3. In a building construction of the wigwam type, an outer frame tapering from its bottom to its top and having an opening in the top, a covering disposed on said outer frame and terminating at said open top, a sleeve disposed in said open top and having a plurality of vent pipes therein forming an ornamentation for the top of the frame, means consisting of a cementitious product disposed in said sleeve and having said conduits embedded partially therein to hold said conduits within said sleeve, the upper ends of said conduits being disposed exteriorly of said frame, and said sleeve having flashing secured thereto.

4. In a building construction of the Wigwam type, an outer frame tapering from its bottom to its top, an inner frame disposed in said outer frame, and means forming an ornament at the top of said outer frame, including a sleeve disposed in the open top of said outer frame with a number of vent conduits therein, a flange disposed along the periphery of said sleeve and engaged over the upper end of the outer frame to hold said sleeve fixed in the open end of said outer frame, and a cementitious product in said sleeve holding said conduits fixed therein.

FRANK A. REDFORD.

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